Winter
Dec → Feb5°
nights 1 to 2°
- 14 rainy days · 66 mm
- 3.3 h of sun
- sea 4°
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
- Jan5°not recommended
- Feb5°not recommended
- Mar7°not recommended
- Apr10°fair
- May15°recommended
- Jun20°recommended
- Jul20°recommended
- Aug21°recommended
- Sep18°recommended
- Oct13°fair
- Nov9°not recommended
- Dec5°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Copenhagen, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | 1° | 2.9 h | 69 mm | 14 d | 3° | |
| February | 5° | 1° | 4.9 h | 66 mm | 13 d | 3° | |
| March | 7° | 2° | 6.6 h | 37 mm | 10 d | 3° | |
| April | 10° | 4° | 10.4 h | 41 mm | 9 d | 7° | |
| May | 15° | 9° | 12.2 h | 45 mm | 11 d | 12° | ✓ |
| June | 20° | 13° | 12.8 h | 41 mm | 9 d | 17° | ✓ |
| July | 20° | 15° | 12.1 h | 74 mm | 14 d | 19° | ✓ |
| August | 21° | 15° | 11 h | 64 mm | 11 d | 19° | ✓ |
| September | 18° | 13° | 8.9 h | 56 mm | 9 d | 18° | ✓ |
| October | 13° | 10° | 5.3 h | 74 mm | 13 d | 12° | |
| November | 9° | 6° | 3.2 h | 51 mm | 11 d | 8° | |
| December | 5° | 2° | 2.2 h | 64 mm | 14 d | 5° |
The four seasons in Copenhagen, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Nyhavn) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May7 to 15°
nights 2 to 9°
- 10 rainy days · 41 mm
- 9.7 h of sun
- sea 7°
Summer
Jun → Aug20 to 21°
nights 13 to 15°
- 11 rainy days · 60 mm
- 12 h of sun
- sea 18°
Autumn
Sep → Nov9 to 18°
nights 6 to 13°
- 11 rainy days · 60 mm
- 5.8 h of sun
- sea 13°
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Copenhagen, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 17h30 of daylight, in December 7h03, a difference of 10h27.
7h37Jan
9h31Feb
11h39Mar
14h05Apr
16h14May
17h30Jun
16h58Jul
15h02Aug
12h38Sep
10h18Oct
8h10Nov
7h03Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Nyhavn" (55.68°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Copenhagen, month by month
What to see and do
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EventsDistortionJuneSankt Hans AftenJuneCopenhagen Jazz FestivalJulyChristmas at TivoliNovember to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: April, May, June, August, September, November
- Long days: April, May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Copenhagen, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JuneDistortion
In early June, a street party moves its sound systems from one district to the next, from Nørrebro to Vesterbro and then towards the harbour.
- JuneSankt Hans Aften
On St John's Eve, in late June, bonfires are lit along the beaches and canals and families sing around the fire.
- JulyCopenhagen Jazz Festival big crowds
For ten days in July, hundreds of concerts take place in venues, courtyards and squares across the city.
- November to DecemberChristmas at Tivoli
Tivoli Gardens reopens in its Christmas finery from mid-November to the end of December, with illuminated paths and mulled wine stalls.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended5°1° at night
- 69 mm · 14 d
- 2.9 h
- sea 3°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended5°1° at night
- 66 mm · 13 d
- 4.9 h
- sea 3°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended7°2° at night
- 37 mm · 10 d
- 6.6 h
- sea 3°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair10°4° at night
- 41 mm · 9 d
- 10.4 h
- sea 7°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended15°9° at night
- 45 mm · 11 d
- 12.2 h
- sea 12°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended20°13° at night
- 41 mm · 9 d
- 12.8 h
- sea 17°
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended20°15° at night
- 74 mm · 14 d
- 12.1 h
- sea 19°
High season, book early
August
Recommended21°15° at night
- 64 mm · 11 d
- 11 h
- sea 19°
High season, book early
September
Recommended18°13° at night
- 56 mm · 9 d
- 8.9 h
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair13°10° at night
- 74 mm · 13 d
- 5.3 h
- sea 12°
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended9°6° at night
- 51 mm · 11 d
- 3.2 h
- sea 8°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended5°2° at night
- 64 mm · 14 d
- 2.2 h
- sea 5°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. A very wet month, 69 mm of rain over 14 days. Very little sun: 2.9 h a day on average. Sea at 3 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (66 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.9 h a day). Sea at 3 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (37 mm). Expect 6.6 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 3 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (41 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.4 h a day on average. Sea at 7 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 15 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (45 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Sea at 12 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (41 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.8 h a day on average. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 74 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.1 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
August. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (64 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (56 mm). Expect 8.9 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 13 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.3 h a day). Sea at 12 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 9 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (3.2 h a day). Sea at 8 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, 2 °C at night. A very wet month, 64 mm of rain over 14 days. Very little sun: 2.2 h a day on average. Sea at 5 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 15 to 21 °C, with 11 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Nyhavn).
Which month should you avoid in Copenhagen?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 69 mm over 14 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Nyhavn).
What is the hottest month in Copenhagen?
August, with 21 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Nyhavn).
What is the coldest month in Copenhagen?
January, with 5 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Nyhavn).
What is the driest month in Copenhagen?
March: 37 mm over 10 days of rain, against 74 mm in July, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Copenhagen?
June, with 12.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Copenhagen?
The water stays cool all year (warmest 19 °C in July, measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast, Nyhavn): swimming is for the brave.
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